Remembering Dr Darwin
On 18th April 1802, Erasmus Darwin drew his last breath in Breadsall Priory, just outside Derby. It was supposed to be the new family home, but just weeks after moving…
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Discovering the Parkers through Erasmus Darwin
“Delightful talk! to watch with curious eyes Soft forms of Thought in infant bosoms rife, Plant with nice hand Reflection’s tender root, And teach the young Ideas how to…
A Night to Remember: The London Launch
On January 25th 1999, high-profile figures from Mayors to Professors gathered in the City of London Rooms at the Royal Society for an event that shaped the future of Erasmus…
The Mystery of the Darwin Drawing
For our October ‘Item of the Month’ we will be delving into the mystery behind this drawing of Erasmus Darwin. The drawing was first brought to the attention of Denis…
An Exciting New Project for Erasmus Darwin House
Welcome to Erasmus Darwin House’s first blog post! Through this blog we look forward to sharing with you the exciting progress and fascinating finds of our new project funded by…
